Scientific Calculator "ClassWiz" Activities Contest
Activities Contest that started on September 18th, 2018 ended on November 30th, 2018. Winners have reported on how they used their prize-winning activities and the prize "ClassWiz" in class!
School Name:Kings International College Mirpur
Name:Asad Nawaz
Grade:Higher Education
Advantage to use scientific calculator
In the current century, technology is too much evolved and is in the advanced state. Although, for learning and understanding, solving complex problems using paper work is preferable. But it is not always ideal to solve the complex problems using paper work only. Once the learning phase is completed by using paper work, student must shift towards using scientific calculators for solving mathematical problems. This will speed up the problem solving as well as student will have understanding of using scientific calculators. In the industrial environment, the usage of technology is essential. Once the students develop the ability to use technology like scientific calculators, this will help them in real life experience.
Student's interest/reaction
Students shown a lot of interest in using of scientific calculators. Particularly when solving problem in just a few button clicks. The students were surprised when they have seen a big virtual calculator on a big projector screen (ClassWiz Emulator).
Student's understanding
Most of the students were already familiar of using calculators. This is due to existing technology because most of the students are already familiar with smart phones. The ClassWiz Emulator increased the student’s understanding capability. It was very easy and effective teaching approach by using ClassWiz emulator. Even in the large class room, A teacher just have to present his lecture using the emulator and that’s it.
